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Boris Bidjan Saberi is a menswear designer based in Barcelona,[1] although he himself was born in Munich and is half-Persian, half-German.[2] His work is noted for its wide range of references, including skate culture, streetstyle, hip-hop, and clothing from the Middle East.[1][3]

Early life[edit]

Saberi was born on September 11, 1978,[2] in Munich to a German mother and Persian father.[4] His parents both worked in fashion, running their own label, and introduced their son to the industry early on.[4] He studied fashion design in Barcelona, graduating in 2006.[2]

Career[edit]

While still a student, Saberi launched his first label, a leather accessory line called 'UCANFUCKW' in 2003 or 2004.[5] After graduation, he launched his own-name label in 2006.[1][4] While he lives and works in Spain, Saberi has regularly presented his collections at Paris Fashion Week,[2] though he debuted in Barcelona.[6] The avant garde nature, sombreness, and elegant "schlampigkeit" (sloppiness) of his work has led to comparisons with Ann Demeulemeester and Rick Owens.[4]

Saberi has collaborated with fellow designers such as the eyewear designer Linda Farrow,[7] and the Barcelona-based artisan Miguel Munoz Wilson of 'Munoz Vrandecic.'[5]

Collections[edit]

  • 2007 - Spring/Summer 2008 collection entitled "Net" (Barcelona)
  • 2008 - Fall/Winter 2008-2009 collection entitled "Kefien Liberty" (Paris)
  • 2008 - Spring/Summer 2009 collection entitled "Desert Storm" (Paris)
  • 2009 - Fall/Winter 2009-2010 collection entitled “Back Towards“ (Paris)
  • 2009 - Spring/Summer 2010 collection entitled "Straight Strength" (Paris)
  • 2010 - Fall/Winter 2010-2011 collection entitled "Primitive Sculpture" (Paris)[8]
  • 2010 - Spring/Summer 2011 collection entitled "Mechanism" (Paris)
  • 2011 - Spring/Summer 2011 collection entitled "Kendoism" (Paris)[9]
  • 2011 - Fall/Winter 2011 collection entitled "Blood" (Paris)[10]
  • 2012 - Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection entitled "Glacierism" (Paris)[11]
  • 2012 - Spring/Summer 2013 collection entitled "Classicism" (Paris)[12]
  • 2013 - Fall/Winter 2013-2014 collection entitled "Science Fiction" (Paris)[13]
  • 2013 - Launch of 11 - by Boris Bidjan Saberi - Fall/Winter 2013-2014 - entitled "1" (Paris)
  • 2014 - Spring/Summer 2014 collection entitled "Sailorism"[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Tudor, Elisabeta (13 July 2011). "The Fashion Alchemist". Vogue. Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  2. ^ a b c d Heinevetter, Nele (26 November 2010). "Avantgarde bedeutet, dass du dich aus dem Fenster lehnst". Zeit (in German). Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  3. ^ Azadi, Nabil. "Boris Bidjan Saberi A/W 10-11 Persian-German menswear designer is fighting back against the "fashion potato dumplings" of the world.". Dazed Digital. Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  4. ^ a b c d Marandon, Estelle (28 June 2010). "Der Mechaniker der Avantgarde". Zeit (in German). Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  5. ^ a b Rabkin, Eugene. "Boris Bidjan Saberi x Munoz Vrandecic". Style Zeitgest. Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  6. ^ Kowalinski, Michael (9 August 2010). "Men's Designer Boris Bidjan Saberi Sees a Better Future". Hint. Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  7. ^ Tudor, Elisabeta. "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2012 Paris". NOW Fashion. Retrieved 22 April 2014. 
  8. ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Fall 2010 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  9. ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Spring 2011 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  10. ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Fall 2011 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2011-01-22. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  11. ^ Read article (2012-01-20). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2012 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  12. ^ Read article (2012-06-29). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Spring Summer 2013 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  13. ^ Read article (2013-01-19). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2013 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 
  14. ^ Read article (2013-06-29). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Spring Summer 2014 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28. 

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